An experienced Office Manager/Executive Assistant with vast expertise managing administrative operations and offering all-encompassing support to maximise effectiveness and productivity. Highly skilled and results driven. A track record of streamlining procedures, improving efficiency, and putting in place effective methods to maintain productive office operations. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, as well as strong organisational and multitasking capabilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Advisor
Western Truck Group
09.2023 - 12.2023
Accurately and completely generate work order
Gather any additional information that will assist with the repair order
Assist with workflow planning
Ensure customer accounts and payment method
Ensure all work is authorised by customer
Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate service recommendations.
Streamlined appointment scheduling for improved efficiency and increased daily appointments.
Reduced wait times with efficient coordination of service tasks among technicians.
Increased repeat business, establishing rapport and trust with customers through attentive listening and clear communication.
Ensured high-quality service delivery by closely monitoring work progress and promptly addressing any issues or concerns.
Maintained detailed records of services performed, ensuring accuracy in billing and warranty claims processing.
Collaborated with parts department to expedite necessary repairs, minimising downtime for customer vehicles.
Provided exceptional customer service, resolving complaints diplomatically and efficiently.
Educated customers on proper vehicle maintenance, fostering long-term relationships built on trust and loyalty.
Achieved high customer ratings by consistently exceeding expectations in all aspects of service advising.
Promoted additional services based on individual customer needs, increasing overall revenue without compromising integrity or trustworthiness.
Pleasantly greeted customers and asked open-ended questions to better determine needs.
Followed up with customers to offer additional support and check resolution satisfaction.
Check job card is satisfactorily completed by workshop staff
Transfer job card information into Dealer Management System
Cost the job, ensuring that all charges are correct to the mutual benefit of the customer and the company
Present job/Invoice to customer and daily invoiced of workshop repair orders
Escort customer to their vehicle
Remain in continuous and direct contact with mechanics, supervisors and the customer
Ensuring Database entry and accuracy
Inbound and Outbound calls for the Service Department
Following up on quotes daily
Following up on previous work performed for customer feedback
Office Manager & Executive Assistant
KickAss Products Pty Ltd / KickAss Entertainment
01.2022 - 06.2023
Executive Assistant to Owner/CEO/CFO and General Manager
Maintain and run two business locations, one of which is the Sunshine Coast and the other is in Brisbane
The locations include a warehouse and retail stores
Management in the organisation and development of the 3 day KickAss Camping and Music Festival, which attracted over 1200 visitors
Project management for the Acacia Ridge Head Office opening, resulting in a successful $160,000 furniture fit-out for new global office & warehouse
Business and Insurance document management and liaison
Develop and administrate new company policies, processes and procedures
Maintain site security and access at both locations
Management of company fleet vehicles such as users, driver identification, maintenance, vehicle monitoring and tracking
Monitoring of all IT administration, mobiles, laptops, emails
Oversee travel logistics and coordination for the team and external guests, speakers, other key stakeholders and visa lodgement
Coordinate building premises maintenance with subcontractors such as cleaners, garden maintenance, trades
Oversee and management of all building lease agreements and insurance policies
Spearhead a variety of internal events and collaborate with the leadership team on facilitating external wider organisational events
Support organisational compliance and risk mitigation operations e.g
Fire safety, first aid, business continuity planning
Complex calendar management for the teams and set up meetings across multiple time zones
Manage priorities, and potential conflicts for meetings that involve the whole team
Assist with the preparation and formatting of presentations, letters, and reports as required in compliance with the standard requirement
Manage the onboarding and induction of new hires and update the CRM for HR and finance matters
Act as point of contact in for HR, Compliance, Legal and accounting requirements
Handle any queries and work with the local team to address any issues/requests.
Repair Coordinator/Project Manager
InTouch Projects Pty Ltd
01.2021 - 01.2022
Conduct daily follow up with Supervisors of their active jobs and weekly schedules
Management of up to 3 Supervisors, running 85+ active jobs
Prepare, management peer review all Make Safe Emergency Repair Reports
Review of all estimates, quotations, roof reports, pre-start inspection, SWMS/SSSP's
Coordinate and conduct weekly meetings with Supervisors to push forward jobs of needed attention
Provide client and customer updates to for all running jobs, weekly/daily
Contracts administration including managing any variations and time delays
Contract preparation with clients and customers for signed L1 contracts
Supervise small running repair jobs solely without supervision from Operations Management
Provide administration support to the organisation’s administrative needs
Assist with client invoicing for variations, make safes, private works and basic accounts
Compile and review all necessary documentation assigned to projects such as QBCC warranty, Site Hazard forms, SSSP/SWMS, contracts, Pre-Start Inspection, Form 4, Form 41 etc
Coordinate regular meetings as required, create minutes of proceedings, document decisions, and carry out any actions that are assigned by the Supervisors/Management
Scheduling and calling up of trades availability and subcontractor sign ons
Sourcing and procurement of new trades via social media network/QBCC/word of mouth
Provide schedule of repair works to all clients, customers and insurance companies
Provide support to the project teams with daily administrative and documentation functions to ensure they are managed and reported with a consistent approach, format, and frequency
Customer complaint dispute and resolution
Liaise with contractors, site employees, and customer representatives as required to maintain accurate schedule of project
Assisting Site Supervisors with queries
Workflow management (Prime).
Personal Assistant to Owners
Accelerate Auto Electrics Pty Ltd
01.2020 - 01.2021
Conduct daily follow up calls with customers for scheduling and feedback
Daily diary management and records of staff schedules
Respond to social media comments and messages via social platforms
Book in and produce leads for scheduling in customers for mechanical works (FB, IG, YT, Google Business)
Work closely with owners on new building renovations
Organising of storage sheds, containers, epoxy flooring, building schedule, electrical and plumbing, all that entails for a new rebrand and renovations of a building
Marketing material such as banners, online advertisements and social media posts
Create company videos demonstrating mechanical faults, leaks and how to fix them, weekly uploads
Monitor all YouTube Studio progression and statistics
Banking and all credit card and receipt reconciliation
General PA duties to owners (picking up items, children’s calendar, insurance and private matters
Management of refitting and labelling all products in new show room
Monitor all Shopify orders and preparation for Australia post via in house apps HR such as annual leave and employment documentation for all new employees
Answer all incoming calls via DialPad for any customer service or owner related enquiries
Conduct meetings with engineers, surveyors, concreter and all trades of construction on a daily basis in preparation and during the build
Preparation of contracts between contractors and main distributors
Managed a team of electricians and assisted in purchasing of conduit, wiring et.
Personal Assistant to National Sales Manager & Owner
Deppro Pty Ltd
01.2015 - 01.2019
Complex diary and email management
Prioritisation and co-ordination or internal and external meetings
The day-to-day organisation of workload, ensuring smooth workflow for the NSM and Owner
Ensure all statutory requirements are identified and met by National Sales Manager
Maintain & develop systems, procedures & records in line with company policies
Ensure all Tax Depreciation reports were delivered on time to clients
Maintain relationships with Yellow Brick Road & Bank West